YEARLY HIGH
0.0832 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0807 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0816 BOB

2021 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0824 to the December average rate of 0.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0832 was down 16.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 416 BOB
2020 Average 450 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 404 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0825
0.0813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0818, compared to 0.0814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.0823 / Low: 0.0807). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0813).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0824) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-17.04%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0824
2020 Avg (January) 0.0994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0832 0.0819 0.0824
February 0.0824 0.0815 0.0820
March 0.0818 0.0812 0.0815
April 0.0817 0.0812 0.0814
May 0.0823 0.0807 0.0816
June 0.0826 0.0815 0.0818
July 0.0819 0.0813 0.0815
August 0.0818 0.0813 0.0815
September 0.0815 0.0813 0.0814
October 0.0816 0.0813 0.0814
November 0.0816 0.0812 0.0814
December 0.0819 0.0811 0.0814